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Stephanie Angela Homuth
Sep 30, 2024
STEPHANIE ANGELA HOMUTH (nee Yurisich), age 95 of Twinsburg, passed away on September 30, 2024. Beloved mother of Lindsey Woodhaven and Gale Ward (Patrick) Grau; loving sister to Mary Ann Markovic (late Warren W. Fratianno), Peter (Jean) Yurisich, Helen (Alfonso) Cermelj, and Nickolas (Margaret) Markovic all deceased; dearest grandmother of Britt (Shawn) Ward, Brennan (Michelle) Ward, Jessica (Scott) Strazalka, and...
Richard Allen Jones
Sep 30, 2024
RICHARD ALLEN JONES, age 74 of Walton Hills passed away on September 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Nancy Jones (nee Monroe); loving father of the late James Jones, Scott (Shauna) Jones, the late Richard Jones II, and Jason (Anya) Jones; cherished brother of Sharon (late Mel) Lewis, and Jerry (Carol) Jones; dearest grandfather of Richard (Kim) Jones III, Savannah (Chase)...
Harry R Logston
Sep 25, 2024
Harry Robert Logston, age 95, of Bedford Hts., formerly of Penn Craft, PA. went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Logston (Ross) and the late Betty Logston (Nass). Beloved son of the late John H. Logston and Violet R. Logston (Towsend) and Albert Myers.
Beloved father of Robert H. Logston (Barbara)...
JoAnn M. Conway
Sep 23, 2024
JoAnn Marie Conway, age 84, passed away on September 23rd, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Bedford OH and was a parishioner of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Bedford. JoAnn enjoyed animals, boating, camping, travel, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Danny E. Conway. JoAnn is survived by her sons...
Joan R. Zippay
Sep 12, 2024
Joan lived a life that was truly blessed — not by material wealth, but by the deep and abiding love she shared with her family and everyone she met. She would often say, “we may not have a lot, but we have a lot of love,” and that love was her greatest treasure.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband...
Ruth M. Kostura
Aug 27, 2024
RUTH M. KOSTURA (nee Kalal) age 96 of Bedford passed away on August 27, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Patricia (late John) Sundheimer, Kenneth (Melanie), late Timothy (Lisa Schroeder), Michael (Connie) and Theresa (Michael) Stefancin; dearest grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 11, and great-great grandmother of 2; Ruth was a volunteer for Meals on...
Frank E. Dobos
Aug 26, 2024
FRANK E. DOBOS age 91 of Naples, Florida passed away on August 26, 2024. Devoted husband of the late Dr. Jean A. Dobos PhD (nee Rees); most loving father of Beth Dobos and Sue (John) Altmeyer. Frank was an administrative assistant and principal at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, an assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Cleveland, and...
Sharon L. Shump
Aug 24, 2024
Sharon Lee Shump (nee Carlson) was born on May 6, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 76. She drove a school bus for the Bedford City Schools for thirty years. Sharon enjoyed seeing her children every day. She adored her family and her pets.
She was the strongest woman that you will...
Dorothy L. Emerson
Aug 22, 2024
Dorothy L. Emerson (Dersch), age 102, passed away on August 22, 2024. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert E. Emerson Jr.; and her brother-in-law Roy F. Emerson (Nancy). She was the loving aunt of Kate (Kevin) Budd, Beth (Jack) Brezina and Jeffrey (Kari) Emerson; three great-nieces, two great-nephews, two great-great nephews and one great-great niece.
Dorothy was...
Charles D. Franek
Aug 16, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Franek, age 86 of Auburn Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edward J. Franek and Claire C. Malachowski. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth “Betty” A. (nee Kontur) Franek for 62 years. He is father to David (Sharon), Thomas (Rosalie),...
Eileen M. O'Keefe
Aug 15, 2024
EILEEN M. O’Keefe, age 58. Most cherished daughter of John “Jack” and late Ann (nee Lenard) O’Keefe; lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday August 22 at Holy Family Church, 7367 York Road, Parma at 10am. Friends received at church from 9:30am until time of Mass. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu...
Elizabeth Carey Smith-Wilson
Aug 11, 2024
Elizabeth “Carey” Smith-Wilson, age 73, from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Passed away on August 11, 2024. She is survived by her husband Scott Wilson; step-daughters Kelly (Chris) Wilson and Alaina (Lynda) Wilson; sister Virginia Smith-Kallay (Keith Kallay); brothers Joseph Tate Smith (JoAnn Dunn Smith) and Davis Waterworth Smith (Darlene Smith); nieces and nephews Jonathan, Timothy, and Andrew Kallay, Olivia Smith Shahamat,...
James M. Tylicki
Aug 9, 2024
JAMES M. TYLICKI, age 55. Very much loved boyfriend and partner of Tracey; cherished son of the late Eugene and Cecilia (nee Martukovich) Tylicki; loving brother of Denise (Jeff) Leach; dearest nephew of Diane Volbrecht; beloved godson of Candy (Bob) Lange; dear cousin and friend of many. He was a long-time member of the Northfield Sportsmen’s Association. Fought a very...
Susan L Dunn
Aug 3, 2024
SUSAN L. DUNN (nee Beebe), age 68 of Northfield. Beloved wife of Donald M. Dunn Jr. for 48 years; loving daughter of the late Robert and Clair Beebe; dear daughter-in-law of the late Donald M. Sr. and Ethel May Dunn. All services private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude...
Hazel D Jewett
Aug 2, 2024
HAZEL D. JEWETT (nee Blackburn), age 101, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Jewett; loving mother of Ronald (Gwen) and Gerald (Genevieve); dearest grandmother of Ron Jr. (Tracy) Jewett, Amy (Todd) Sadler, Richard (Stacy) Jewett, Tawny Richards and Shannon (Lou) Duricko; dear great grandmother of Adam, Ben, Bryan, Sammy (deceased), Devin (Austin), Abbi, Alex, Cody, JonBrielle, Taylor (...
Fernande M Parker
Jul 31, 2024
Fernande M. Parker, age 91, passed away on July 31, 2024. She was born in Montreal, Canada and was a long-time resident of Reminderville, Ohio. Fernande was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, music, animals, her dogs, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marcel J. Parker. Fernande is survived by her children Michael (Myra)...
Douglas Michael D'Abate
Jul 28, 2024
Douglas Michael D’Abate, 61, of Auburn Township, peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28 after a 3-month battle with chondrosarcoma. He was surrounded by his loving family. Doug was a family man, through and through. He had a bright smile, magnetic personality, quick wit, and a tender heart. He never met a...
Mary Ellen "Mardi" Tomko
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Ellen “Mardi” Tomko (Davis), age 81, passed away on July 28, 2024. She was a resident of Twinsburg, Ohio and was a homemaker. Mardi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she especially loved her grandchildren and was very proud of each and every one of them. Mardi was thankful to be Catholic and embraced her faith with...
John J. Krahe
Jul 26, 2024
John J. Krahe (Jack), age 93, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Flath), passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, holding the hand of his devoted wife of 71 years. Dear father of Tom (Marguerite) Krahe, Shannon (Fred) Arner, David Krahe, Mark (Kathy) Krahe, and Kathy (late Gary) Kovach, dearest grandfather to 14, and great-grandfather to 22. He...
Joanne G. Stackpole
Jul 25, 2024
Joanne Gayle Stackpole, age 91, passed away on July 25, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Geauga County and worked as a teacher for Maple Heights Schools for many years. Joanne enjoyed golf, volunteering for the Kenston Learning Center, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry.
Joanne is survived by her son...

